ANNEXURE I

MATHEMATICS (Common Syllabus)

FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS

Unit-I Matrices:
Matrices of 3rd order: Types of matrices-Algebra of matrices-Transpose of a matrix-
Symmetric, skew symmetric matrices-Minor, cofactor of an element-Determinant of a square
matrix-Properties-Laplace’s expansion-singular and non singular matrices-Adjoint and
multiplicative inverse of a square matrix-System of linear equations in 3 variables-Solutions
by Crammer’s rule, Matrix inversion method,-Gauss-Jordan methods.
Partial Fractions: Resolving a given rational function into partial fractions.
Unit –II:
Trigonometry: Properties of Trigonometric functions – Ratios of Compound angles,
multiple angles, sub multiple angles – Transformations of Products into sum or difference
and vice versa – Simple trigonometric equations – Properties of triangles – Inverse
Trigonometric functions.
Complex Numbers: Modulus and conjugate, arithmetic operations on complex number—
Modulus-Amplitude form (Polar form)-Euler form (exponential form)-Properties- De
Movire’s Theorem and its applications.
Unit – III : Analytical Geometry
Circles-Equation given center and radius-given ends of diameter-General equation-finding
center and radius. Standard forms of equations of Parabola, Ellipse and Hyperbola – simple
properties.
Unit – IV : Differentiation and its Applications
Functions and limits – Standard limits – Differentiation from the First Principles –
Differentiation of sum, product, quotient of functions, function of function, trigonometric,
inverse trigonometric, exponential, logarithmic, Hyperbolic functions, implicit, explicit and
parametric functions – Derivative of a function with respect to another function-Second order
derivatives –Geometrical applications of the derivative (angle between curves, tangent and
normal) – Increasing and decreasing functions – Maxima and Minima (single variable
functions) using second order derivative only – Derivative as rate measure -Errors and
approximations - Partial Differentiation – Partial derivatives up to second order – Euler’s
theorem.
Unit – V : Integration and Its Applications
Indefinite Integral – Standard forms – Integration by decomposition of the integrand of
trigonometric, algebraic, exponential, logarithmic and Hyperbolic functions – Integration by
substitution – Integration of reducible and irreducible quadratic factors – Integration by parts
– Definite Integrals and properties, Definite Integral as the limit of a sum – Application of
Integration to find areas under plane curves and volumes of Solids of revolution – Mean and
RMS value.
Unit – VI: Differential Equations
Definition of a differential equation-order and degree of a differential equation- formation of
differential equations-solution of differential equation of the type first order, first degree,
variable-separable, homogeneous equations, exact, linear differential equation of the form
dy/dx + Py = Q, Bernoulli’s equation, nth order linear differential equation with constant
coefficients both homogeneous and non homogeneous and finding the Particular Integrals for
the functions , , ,Sin ax, Cos ax.

ANNEXURE II
FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS
MATHEMATICS (Common Syllabus)

Number of Questions to be Set Unit Wise (TOTAL 50)

UNIT NO TOPICS MARKS

I Matrices 05
Partial Fractions 02
II Trigonometry 10
Complex numbers 02
III Analytical geometry 06
IV Differentiation and its applications 10
V Integration and its applications 08
VI Differential equations 07
TOTAL 50

ANNEXURE III
FOR DIPLOMA HOLDERS
MODEL QUESTIONS FOR MATHEMATICS

1. The maximum value of 5+8Cos +6Sin is

1) 25 2) 19 3) 15 4) 5
2. The value of Cos10 Cos500Cos700
0
is
1) 2) 3) 4)

3. If Sec2 then the general solution

1) 2nπ ± 2) nπ ± 3) nπ ± 4) 2nπ ±
4. The eccentricity of the ellipse 3x2 +2y2 =6 is
1) 2) 3) 4)

5.

1) 2) e-2 3) 4) e-1